West Sussex · London and the South East
East Wittering Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in East Wittering. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Stains around a skylight
Roof leak investigation in East Wittering: what you get
Some leaks only appear in certain weather. Driving rain from one direction, melting snow or a gutter that overflows in a downpour can all set it off. Telling us when it happens helps a lot and so do photos. Even on a dry day, a leak normally leaves clues: stained timbers, tide marks and damp underlay. Moisture readings show where materials are still wet. Typical surveys look at staining around the chimney inside and drips in the loft during heavy rain, on flat roof details, the roof space and rooflights and dormers.
Houses in smaller places like East Wittering can stand more in the open, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. Tell us when it happens when you contact us. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- East Wittering (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in East Wittering
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
East Wittering: your questions answered
Is East Wittering within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is the coastal weather around East Wittering hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as East Wittering is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
The investigation is about finding the cause. The repair is not part of it. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Will you definitely find the leak?
Not always, and we’ll be honest about that. Water can travel a long way, and some leaks only show in particular storms. Where the source is not certain, we list the likely routes in order.
Is there anything I need to do before the visit?
Check the loft can be reached. Have any photos of the leak ready, plus details of past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Being in a smaller place like East Wittering doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Likely entry points outside are looked at, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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What a roof leak investigation looks like in East Wittering
East Wittering lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Anne, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
East Wittering is about 6 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in East Wittering across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes East Wittering. Portsmouth is in our area too.
All of PO20 is covered for roof leak investigations. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Downview Close and Stocks Lane and the roads around them. You will find East Wittering on the B2179, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to East Wittering include Earnley (1 mile east), Somerley (2 miles north-east), West Wittering (2 miles north-west), Shipton Green (2 miles north) and Almodington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Portfield (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near East Wittering
In East Wittering, that means homes and buildings near The Thatched Tavern and the streets around them. Not far away are Pilsey Island.
How we price roof leak investigations
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Why act early in East Wittering
If a leak has been ‘fixed’ before and has come back, the cause was probably missed. We look past the obvious spot and check each likely route. That’s often what breaks the cycle. Homes in smaller places like East Wittering can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in East Wittering
- An independent look at the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Every finding written up with photos
When to book a survey in East Wittering
Every flat roof covering has a working life. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and splits, blisters and lifting laps let water in. Leaks often start at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Damp patches next to the stack
If you look after a building like East Wittering Community Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one